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U.S. Fintech HouseCanary’s Latest Review Confirms: U.S. Housing Sees First Signs of Decline Since COVID-19 Began

HouseCanary, a U.S.-based fintech firm focused on providing a real estate analytics solution, announced on Wednesday it has reviewed 41 states with the highest listing and transaction volume in the weeks since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. economy. According to HouseCanary, potential homebuyers were… Read More

Canary in the Coal Mine? COVID-19 Crisis Having Severe Impact on Consumer Credit Markets as Online Lending Sinks

“We’ve seen a significant contraction in the market with a reduction of 30 to 40% in the demand for personal loans. It’s our view that the fall in demand is being driven by faltering consumer confidence due to job insecurity and economic uncertainty amongst other… Read More

U.S. Fintech HouseCanary Announces Acquisition of Real Estate Technology Startup Dropmodel

HouseCanary, a U.S.-based fintech firm focused on providing a real estate analytics solution, announced on Thursday it has acquired real estate technology startup, Dropmodel. HouseCanary reported that this is the first acquisition since its secured $65 million through its Series C growth funding round. Founded… Read More

dv01 Announces New Partnership With Real Estate Brokerage HouseCanary

dv01, a platform that connects online lenders and investors with data management, announced on Thursday it has formed a new partnership with real estate brokerage HouseCanary. dv01 reported that through the partnership it will use the HouseCanary Home Price Index (HPI) to provide investors with… Read More

San Francisco’s Fintech HouseCanary, a Real Estate Analytics Solution Provider, Secures $65 Million in Round Led by Morpheus Ventures

San Francisco-headquartered HouseCanary, a Fintech firm focused on providing a real estate analytics solution, has secured $65 million through a growth funding round led by Morpheus Ventures, Alpha Edison, and PSP Growth. Following HouseCanary’s latest investment round, the firm’s total funding (to date) stands at… Read More

PeerStreet Launches Lender Platform Powered By HouseCanary Data

Real estate crowdfunding platform PeerStreet announced on Monday the launch of its new lender platform. According to the company, lenders may now access detailed Property Valuation Reports that allow them to analyze property data and adjust property details to generate highly accurate valuations that reflect current or… Read More

Indiegogo Alum Canary Expands into Germany, Austria, Switzerland, & France

On Monday, Indiegogo success Canary announced it is expanding into Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. The company reported in just 15 months, it is now available in retail locations and for direct order in 15 countries. Canary had the most successful Indiegogo campaign of all time… Read More

Brief: Indiegogo Success Canary Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer

Home security startup and Indiegogo success Canary recently announced that it has appointed Bob Stohrer as its new chief marketing officer. Stohrer reportedly joins Canary with more than 20 years of executive leadership experience for high-profile consumer brands across categories that included wireless and consumer… Read More

Canary’s CEO to CNBC: “The User’s Experience is First & Foremost What Our Company is About” (Video)

Earlier this week, Canary CEO Adam Sager sat down with CNBC to discuss the company’s home products, the importance of customer satisfaction and how it competes with other companies in the “Internet of Things” (IoT).  Last month, Sager revealed that Canary’s first-year sales were bigger than… Read More

CEO of Indiegogo Alum Canary Confirms: First Year Sales Were ‘Bigger than Fitbit, GoPro, & Dropcam’s First Year Combined’

Adam Sager, the CEO of home security company and Indiegogo success, Canary, recently revealed to Business Insider that the business has had a great year in terms of sales. While at CES last week, Sager, shared details about the past twelve months: “We’ve had an incredible year…. Read More

Indiegogo-Success Canary Closes $30M Series B Round to Bring Vision of Consumer Security to the World

Canary, the company redefining the home security industry with an all-in-one security product, today announced the completion of $30M in Series B funding to further their mission of empowering people everywhere to connect with and protect their homes, families, and communities. The round was led… Read More

Taxing Crowdfunds: Canary Wharf Hack Moot In The Face of Brussels Butchery of EU VAT Laws

EU Poised to Tax Crowdfunding Campaigns Potentially Killing Off Source of SME Funding Will Crowdfunders from the US and across the world be caught in the crossfire as the EU quietly prepares to declare war on the Internet’s behemoths? The European Union is considering the… Read More

Brief: Canary Redefines Home Security With Retail Debut of Crowdfunded Product

Canary today announced the much anticipated launch of their award-winning home security product with major retailers throughout the U.S. Since its successful Indiegogo campaign came to an end, which gained over $1.9 million, the New York City startup has shipped tens of thousands of units to 78 countries…. Read More

Former Google & Quantcast Executive Joins Indiegogo-Success Canary as Chief Operating Officer

On Tuesday (January 20th), New York-based tech startup, Canary, announced former Google and Quantcast executive, Julio Pekarovic, as the new Chief Operating Officer at Canary. Julio brings over twenty years experience in leading finance organizations and business operations in hyper-growth technology companies. At Canary, he’ll… Read More

Brief: Canary Lands VC-Backed Series A Following Indiegogo Success

Smart home security device Canary has landed a $10 million Series A round led by Khosla Ventures. Khosla’s Ben Ling will join Canary’s board as part of the deal. It’s the third round of funding for Canary counting their $1.2 million seed round and a… Read More

WATCH: Canary, Goji Smart Lock Highlighted At CES 2014

Crowdfunding continues to take center stage as the International Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, continues this week in Las Vegas. Last night USA Today released a video of three devices to keep your computer and home secure in 2014. Of the three devices featured, two… Read More

Canary Smart Home Security Device Closes Just Shy of $2 Million Crowdfunded

Largest Amount Successfully Crowdfunded To Date on Indiegogo. We first wrote about the Canary earlier this month because the concept was simply so cool.  The Canary Smart Home Security Device contains an HD Video Camera, Night Vision, Motion Sensors,  Temperature Monitor, Air Quality Monitor, Vibration… Read More

UK Fintech Wise Could Be Benefitting Considerably From Higher Interest Rates, According to Industry Analyst

Simon Taylor, an experienced Fintech strategist, notes that the latest Fintech results season is witnessing Wise (LSE:WISE) really “hitting its stride.” As HSBC competitor Zing launches, Wise revenue is “up 23% YoY and its above its IPO price.” Simon Taylor has examined why Wise revenuers… Read More

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